Podcasting Business School

Lately I've been doing a lot of research on various paid advertising platforms and methods that we can use to increase our downloads and this episode is going to be the first of many Paid Advertising Review episodes. Check out episode 137 of Podcasting Business School as I do a deep dive review of my experience and results from advertising on the Overcast.FM platform. In this episode I break down: A mini checklist to go through BEFORE you pay for advertising for your show. An overview of what advertising looks like on Overcast. The strategy I used to save $1,100 on my ad. The GIANT mistake I made on my first ad that hurt my performance. Four tips to help you have a very successful ad on the Overcast platform. My specific results from my Overcast ads including how many new subscribers I acquired. Here is the link to the Overcast.FM advertising page: https://overcast.fm/ads *********************************************************** Ready to stop hearing crickets when you release new episodes? Check out my brand new Download Growth Club www.DownloadGrowthClub.com

I know that many of us have felt some serious business strain and stress from the COVID 19 pandemic so I wanted to bring in someone that can share some ideas about how we can shift our mindset and our business during this challenging time in our lives. Brian Bogert is a human behavior and performance coach, speaker, business strategist and philanthropic leader who helps people make their best even better. Check out episode 136 of Podcasting Business School as Brian and I discuss: The tragic injury he had when he was a child and how that shaped his mindset moving forward. The reason we should all shift out mental conversation to asking ourselves "WHAT" based questions instead of "WHY" based questions right now. How he has pivoted his online brand and marketing strategies during the pandemic. His advice for someone that is wanting to continue to grow their brand right now and make their business "pandemic proof". Here is how you can connect with Brian: https://brianbogert.com/ *********************************************************** Ready to stop hearing crickets when you release new episodes? Check out my brand new Download Growth Club www.DownloadGrowthClub.com

If you are a podcaster that is interested in ramping up your downloads and connecting with ideal podcast listeners that may turn into customers.....this technique will be your JAM! Now, that being said, this is NOT a "quick and easy fix" type of a method. You are going to have to put in some work, plant some seeds, nurture relationships, and then the harvest comes! Check out episode 135 of Podcasting Business School as I dive through the details of my FB Group Expert Method where I will discuss: The key questions you need to understand about your ideal podcast listeners. How to figure out where your ideal listeners are hanging out on Facebook. Criteria for how to choose which FB groups you want to start adding value to as an expert. The EXACT participation methods that are working well for me while respecting the rules of each community I'm a part of. Some BONUS connection tips that will take your networking game to the next level! *********************************************************** Ready to stop hearing crickets when you release new episodes? Check out my brand new Download Growth Club www.DownloadGrowthClub.com

This episode is going to over deliver on two key aspects of podcasting business building: 1. How to quickly grow your email list with IDEAL audience members. 2. How to structure your offer pricing and how to introduce offers at various price levels. I'm bringing in my Pod Pal Michael Neeley from The PodQuest Show to deliver the goods on these topics! Michael is a veteran podcaster with several shows that are all monitized and growing rapidly. I recently spoke at his PodQuest virtual event and he blew my mind with his info on email list growth and sales structure and strategy so I knew I needed to have him on the show to deliver on these topics......and of course...he CRUSHED IT! Check out episode 134 of Podcasting Business School as we dive deep on the topics of: His lessons learned from converting his live event into a virtual event because of the pandemic. The specific details of his group giveaway technique that can literally add thousands of people to your email list. How to use the group giveaway technique as an income generation source. His best practices for creating pricing tiers for your offers. Specific advice on when and when not to deliver offers at various price points. There is a LOT of gold in this episode so take good notes Pod Pals! Connect with Michael: www.PodQuest.net/live Use the promo code PBS450 for a SWEET discount on his event! *********************************************************** Ready to stop hearing crickets when you release new episodes? Check out my brand new Download Growth Club www.DownloadGrowthClub.com

Hey Pod Pals! It's time for another Podcast Audit episode! Check out episode 133 of Podcasting Business School as I'm joined by Robert Crandall from the Short Storiess podcast, Jacob Andreae from the Mind Your Body Podcast, and Janet Gourand from the Goodbye to Alcohol podcast. In these Podcast Audit sessions we discuss: Strategies on how to get to 1,000 downloads per episode. How to monetize your show with a "Patreon Model" with bonus access for listeners. How to build a coaching business around a health podcast. *********************************************************** Ready to stop hearing crickets when you release new episodes? Check out my brand new Download Growth Club www.DownloadGrowthClub.com

One of the biggest holes in my podcast marketing skill set has to do with using Facebook and Instagram ads to grow my show. I've "donated" a LOT of my hard earned money testing things out and trying to decode this strategy on my own and today I'm FINALLY tagging in a FB and IG ads expert to show us how it's done! Salome Schillack is an Online Marketing and Facebook Ads Strategist. She helps online course creators launch, scale and grow their courses and membership programs faster with clever Facebook and Instagram ads strategies that work. Check out episode 132 of Podcasting Business School as Salome and I discuss: The ad strategy that NO ONE ELSE is talking about that is helping her clients engage with their ideal audience and pay a lot less when they run conversion ads. Specific ad strategies to use when we are just starting out with a very small warm audience. What metrics we should watch to know if our ads are getting a good response. How much we should invest daily on specific types of ads with different objectives. She also breaks down her specific recommendations on how to run ads to promote our podcast or a podcast episode. The content we cover in this episode has already been a huge game changer for me and I think you are going to absolutely love it too! Connect with Salome: https://shineandsucceed.com/ *********************************************************** Ready to stop hearing crickets when you release new episodes? Check out my brand new Download Growth Club www.DownloadGrowthClub.com

Are you a podcaster that is interested in things like ramping up your downloads and your audience engagement with IDEAL podcast listeners? Check out episode 131 of Podcasting Business School as I dive DEEP on a download growth technique I call The Zoom Party. In this episode I will discuss: Who this technique is best suited for. Why this technique is so effective right now. The exact process on how to pull this off with your audience. My pro tips to make sure you take your Zoom Party to the next level. Ready to stop hearing crickets when you release new episodes? Check out my brand new Download Growth Club www.DownloadGrowthClub.com

One of the things that many podcasters crave (myself included) is having a connected relationship with our podcasting audience. It's always SO NICE to get that email or DM that says "You are making a difference for me!"......but many of us are hearing crickets from our podcast audience. With this episode I'm bringing in Jessica Kupferman from She Podcasts to help us build a legion of raving podcast audience members. She is also going to deliver some amazing podcasting tips! Jessica Kupferman is the co-host and co-founder of the She Podcasts brand, which currently supports over 18,000 female podcasters and has a digital marketing reach of over 55,000 content creators. Check out episode 130 of Podcasting Business School as Jessica and I discuss: Tips for creating and nurturing a massive Facebook community. How she developed a paid membership option that she could market to her free community. The ONE huge mistake she wishes podcasters would quit making. Her biggest podcasting business epic fail moment. How she would make her first $1,000 if she had to start all over again from scratch with her show. Connect with Jessica: https://www.shepodcasts.com/ Ready for some Podcasting Business Coaching? My Podcasting Business Coaching Starter Pack is on sale this week. Use the promo code PODPAL at checkout to save $50 www.PodcastingBusiness.School

I think that one of the areas of business and marketing that podcasters struggle with is building and using lead magnets to grow their email list. Check out episode 129 of Podcasting Business School as I discuss: Why podcasters need to start using lead magnets. When we should use lead magnets and which platforms we should be promoting them on. SIX ideas for highly effective lead magnets that I've used. The HUGE mistake that I see my Pod Pals making that I want you to avoid. A new free tool that I have created to help you build your next lead magnet in 5 days or less so that you can get in the game and start building your email list! Download the FREE 5-Day Podcasting Lead Magnet Bootcamp mini course here: https://www.transformationcoach.me/podcasting-business-builders

Ok....you've launched your show.....the next step is to ramp up your show quality and level up your podcasting skills so you can grow your audience! Today I'm bringing in Rock and Zach from SquadCast to deliver some tips on how to be better podcasters and host an amazing show. Check out episode 128 of Podcasting Business School as we discuss: The major issues they set out to solve around recording high quality podcast interviews. The difference between recording a podcast on SquadCast vs Zoom. Some simple tips to help podcasters instantly improve their audio quality. Connect with Rock & Zach: https://squadcast.fm/ You're invited to my next Pod Pals Zoom Party where you can connect and share podcast growth strategies with podcasters from all over the world with all experience levels: Join the next session for FREE at: www.PodcastingBusiness.School

Since the pandemic hit we've all been spending a LOT more time on virtual stages like Zoom and with today's episode I'm going to show you how to ROCK this virtual stage and use it to build your podcasting platform and ramp up your downloads. Check out episode 127 of Podcasting Business School as I deliver tips around how you can rock the Zoom stage both as a presenter and an audience member. In this episode I will teach you: The simple adjustment I make at the beginning of each zoom chat that helps me promote my podcast. How to use the chat feature to get more downloads. How to stand out in the crowd as a virtual stage speaker. What I'm calling "The Great Advantage" that a virtual stage provides over a live stage and how you can use this strategy to grow your community like crazy! You're invited to my next Pod Pals Zoom Party where you can connect and share podcast growth strategies with podcasters from all over the world with all experience levels: Join the next session for FREE at: www.PodcastingBusiness.School

Do you ever get frustrated because you are putting in the work to grow your show and you still aren't seeing your download numbers increase? Maybe it's time to consider using paid ads to ramp up your downloads? Check out episode 126 of Podcasting Business School as my friend Katie Krimitsos gives us some amazing strategies for exploding your download growth with paid ads. In this episode Katie and I discuss: The specific platforms she is using for paid ads and what is working the best on each platform. How you can get FREE advertising on certain podcast player platforms. Who should NOT be using paid ads right now. If she were starting from scratch with a brand new show, how she would invest $1,000 on ads. Katie Krimitsos is a mom, wife, adventurer, podcaster, seeker and change maker. She's committed to brightening the light of women around the world through the Women's Meditation Network podcast and Sleep Meditations for Women podcast, both of which provide guided meditations created with the special journey of women in mind. Connect with Katie: https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/ Ready to come on the show and do a FREE Podcast Audit Interview? www.PodcastingBusiness.School

With this episode of Podcasting Business School I'm delivering my best podcasting tips to three of my Pod Pals. If you are curious about how to use Instagram to get more downloads, how to build a sponsorship pipeline, or the steps needed to go full time as a podcaster then this episode will be your JAM! Check out episode 125 of Podcasting Business School as I do three Podcast Audit sessions with: Susmitha Veganosaurus from The Feel Good Factor podcast. We chat about some tips on how to use Instagram to get more downloads and audience engagement. Tamar Medford from The Road To Health podcast. We discuss strategy around being able to go full time as a podcaster. Rachel Gregory from the Metflex and Chill podcast. We talked about how to form a sponsorship pipeline. Here's how you can connect with my Podcast Audit guests from this episode: Susmitha Veganosaurus: https://www.veganosaurus.com/category/the-feel-good-factor-podcast Tamar Medford: https://www.theroadforward.ca/ Rachel Gregory: https://www.metflexlife.com/ Ready to come on the show and do a FREE Podcast Audit? www.PodcastingBusiness.School

One of the mindset shifts that has been a major game changer for me on my podcasting journey was when I realized that I was a member of the media.....and I essentially was the owner of a media company. There are many ways to leverage our status as media members once we have made this mindset shift and today I'm chatting someone who has mastered the process: Laura Powers from the Powers Hour Podcast. Check out episode 124 of Podcasting Business School as Laura gives us her best podcasting tips on the topics of: How she leverages her media status to get access to special events and high level interviews. What is was like being interviewed by Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy. How we can monetize our show by selling our own products and services. A quick tip for podcast growth. Connect with Laura: www.PowersHour.biz Ready to network, share ideas, and connect with a community of amazing podcasters? Join our FREE Podcasting Business School community: www.PodcastingBusiness.School

Do you suffer from podcast download depression? Many podcasters do, and today I'm here to deliver four tips to help you drive UP your downloads. Now, I'm not talking about just getting downloads....I'm talking about getting downloads from your IDEAL audience members that could become paying clients. Check out episode 123 of Podcasting Business School as I discuss: How you should be using the search feature of Apple Podcasts to connect with your ideal audience members and get booked on more shows. How I'm using podcast intro promo swaps and the exact script I use when I do these. My number ONE download growth method that I'm using right now.....that no one else is even talking about! Why you need to be doing follow up interviews with your guests on IG and how to get their audience members to listen to your podcast. Ready to network, share ideas, and connect with a community of amazing podcasters? Join our FREE Podcasting Business School community: www.PodcastingBusiness.School

Today I'm doing a podcaster profile interview with my friend Ben Krueger from Cashflow Podcasting! Ben Krueger is the Podcast Educator, Founder & CEO of Cashflow Podcasting and he's dedicated to helping Industry Advocates to start, launch and grow world-class podcasts for their businesses. He believes podcasting is one of the best tools to help leaders reach more people, connect more deeply and make an impact because it allows them to educate, motivate and advocate at scale like nothing else. Check out episode 122 of Podcasting Business School as Ben and I discuss: How he got started in podcasting. Why he things more brick and mortar businesses need to have podcasts to grow their brand. His top tips for podcasting growth. His top recommendations for podcasters that are just getting started. Connect with Ben: www.CashFlowPodcasting.com Are you feeling like your podcast downloads and your business have stalled out since launching your show? Check out my Podcasting Business Coaching package which is on sale this week (use the promo code PODPAL to save $50). Get all the info: www.PodcastingBusiness.School

This episode of Podcasting Business School is full of podcasting tips for podcasters that are hearing CRICKETS inside of their Facebook Group. Check out episode 121 of Podcasting Business School as I talk about: Strategies on how to roll out the red carpet for new group members. How to create a weekly flow with your community. The challenge strategy you should use at least once per month. The two specific types of questions you should be asking every week inside your community. Strategies for how you should be showing up LIVE inside your group. Are you feeling like your podcast downloads and your business have stalled out since launching your show? Check out my Podcasting Business Coaching package which is on sale this week (use the promo code PODPAL to save $50). Get all the info: www.PodcastingBusiness.School

Podcast promotion is a very necessary skill set that all podcasters must acquire along their podcasting journey and today I'm bringing in an expert to teach us his best podcasting tips around promotion and podcast growth! Bruce Wawrzyniak is the host of the weekly "Now Hear This Entertainment" podcast, where he interviews guests who are having success in entertainment -- primarily music. He is also a national speaker at podcasting events around the country. Check out episode 120 of Podcasting Business School as Bruce and I discuss: His top tips for podcasters that are just getting started. How to be a better podcast interviewer. Playing April Fools tricks on your podcast audience. Top tips for how we should be promoting our podcast. Connect with Bruce: www.NHTE.net Ready to dive into over 7 HOURS of free content around Podcast Monetization? Check out my FREE Podcast Monetization Workshop: www.PodcastingBusiness.School

Are you driving the podcasting struggle bus when it comes to monetizing your show? Maybe you have a topic that is tough to monetize, or maybe your podcast audience just isn't responding to what you are putting out there. Check out episode 119 of Podcasting Business School as I dive into seven key questions you need to ask yourself if you are struggling to monetize. Want even more great monetization ideas? Check out my FREE Podcast Monetization Workshop: www.PodcastingBusiness.School

Today I'm chatting with Rob Walch from Libsyn and The Feed podcast. Rob Walch was inducted into the Podcasting Hall of Fame in 2016 and is the VP of Podcaster Relations for Libsyn. He is Co-Author of "Tricks of the Podcasting Masters"Que 2006, an editors pick as a Top10 Reference book for 2006 by Amazon. Check out episode 118 of Podcasting Business School as Rob and I discuss: The REAL breakdown of average podcasting stats. This will BLOW YOUR MIND! The trends he's noticing in podcasting that podcasters should be aware of and taking advantage of. Podcast growth strategies that are working. How Libsyn stands apart from other podcast hosting platforms. Why he says asking for "ratings and reviews" is a compete waste of time! Some tips for podcasters that are just getting started. Connect with Rob: https://libsyn.com (use the promo code "adam" to get a free month trial of Libsyn hosting!) Check out Rob's podcast The Feed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-feed-the-official-libsyn-podcast/id668413144 Sign up for your FREE Podcast Audit Interview at www.PodcastingBusiness.School

Today I'm doing another round of Podcast Audit Coaching Sessions on the show where I'm going to allow you to be a fly on the wall as I coach three podcasters on ideas for show growth and monetization strategies. Check out episode 117 of Podcasting Business School as I dish out my best podcasting tips with: Corey Calder from Staffulty Spilling The Tea Joyce Buford from SecondWind with Joyce Kris McPeak from Elevate Your 8 Sign up for your FREE Podcast Audit Interview at www.PodcastingBusiness.School

Today I'm doing a podcaster profile interview with my friend Lisa Cherney from the Get F***ing Real podcast (GFR). Lisa Cherney has been advising millionaire entrepreneurs for over 20 years. She is the host of the ground-breaking confession-based GFR (Get F'n Real) podcast. In 2014, after 15 years in business, Lisa got f'n real and dismantled her successful 7-Figure business. Now she helps soulful entrepreneurs GFR so they can get out of their own way, help more people and make more money! Check out episode 116 of Podcasting Business School as Lisa and I discuss: Where she sees BIG opportunity for podcasters to monetize their show. Interview techniques to help us get our guests to be more vulnerable. How to better serve our podcasting audience. Quick action step tips for rookie podcasters. Connect with Lisa: https://gfr.life/ Ready to join our amazing FREE Podcasting Business School Community? https://www.transformationcoach.me/offers/KFMUewo7/checkout

One of the largest danger zones that podcasters face is "shiny object syndrome". We love to create things.....and many times we end up investing our time, energy, and money into projects that go nowhere and serve no one. Check out episode 115 of Podcasting Business School as I walk you through a 10 question "Is it worth it?" Assessment to make sure that your new idea is worth the effort. After you finish listening to this episode be sure to fill out your own "Is it worth it?" Assessment for your next big idea. Click here to fill out the FREE "Is it worth it?" Assessment: https://www.transformationcoach.me/is-it-worth-it Ready to join my FREE Podcasting Business School Community? Use the link below to join in on the show swaps, resources, and group networking sessions. https://www.transformationcoach.me/offers/KFMUewo7/checkout

Podcasting Business School Episode 114: Niching down for more downloads with Thom Singer In this episode Thom Singer delivers some podcasting tips on the topics of: Why he made the decision to rebrand his show after over 500 episodes and niche down. How we can ROCK a virtual stage. How he's making money hosting other people's podcasts. How he became known as a "Master of Conversations" How stand up comedy has helped him level up as a podcaster and public speaker. Connect with Thom: www.ThomSinger.com Ready for some Podcasting Business Coaching?? Check out all of my coaching options at www.PodcastingBusiness.School

Are you a podcaster that dreams about going full time? How awesome would it be to be able to turn this podcasting hobby into a full time business??? Check out episode 113 of Podcasting Business School as I map out FIVE necessary steps that you need to take along your journey to becoming a full time podcasting pro. Need some help developing your Podcasting Business? Check out my Podcasting Business Coaching options at www.PodcastingBusiness.School Download the FREE Full Time Podcaster Assessment that I mentioned in this episode: https://www.transformationcoach.me/full-time-podcaster

In today's episode I'm bringing in Anna Marcolin from The Real Therapist podcast for a podcaster profile interview. Anna is a psychotherapist who has been in private practice for two decades. She's seen a lot. The Real Therapist is the podcast for those interested in all things related to mental health and wellness. Check out episode 112 of Podcasting Business School as Anna and I discuss: How she got her start in podcasting. Who is the audience she's serving? How is her show serving her? One area where she wants to start leveling up with her show. A tip for someone just getting started with their podcast. Check out Anna's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-therapist/id1493475156 Want some amazing Podcast Monetization tips? Sign up for my FREE Podcast Monetization Workshop: https://www.transformationcoach.me/offers/bv3Ca6fj/checkout

I know that there are a lot of you out there that are making something in the neighborhood of $0 as a podcaster and I'm bringing the heat today to show you how to take that from $0 to $1,000.......and it's actually going to be easier than you think. Check out episode 111 of Podcasting Business School as I dive into my $1K Process that lays out a simple formula that you can use to hit that first magic $1,000 sales mark. I'm even going to throw in a bonus strategy that will teach you how to create $1,000/month in recurring income off the back end of this process. Once you hit that $1,000 mark you can duplicate the process, grow your audience, and your business is off and running! Be sure to download the FREE $1K Process Assessment that I developed to help you take action on this method. Click here to download the free assessment: https://www.transformationcoach.me/1K-Process-Assessment Want even more amazing Podcast Monetization tips? Sign up for my FREE Podcast Monetization Workshop: https://www.transformationcoach.me/offers/bv3Ca6fj/checkout

What if I told you that there was a super simple and effective way to DOUBLE your daily downloads that you are seeing with your podcast? Interested??? Check out episode 110 of Podcasting Business School as my friend Scott Johnson teaches us how to use three variations of show promo swaps that will explode your download numbers. Connect with Scott: https://WhatWasThatLike.com Want to be a guest on the show?? I'm looking for business minded podcasters that want to do FREE Podcast Audit strategy session interviews. Get signed up: www.PodcastingBusiness.School

This week I'm dishing out some serious podcasting tips as I do THREE Podcast Audit sessions with podcasters that are looking for some ideas for show growth and monetization. Check out episode 109 of Podcasting Business School as I chat with: Brannon Poe from The Accountant's Flight Plan Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/poe-group-advisors-podcast/id645663785 Dr Aaron Tressler from Making Pittsburgh Healthy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-pittsburgh-healthy/id1514039603 Kelly Wilson from FitFizz: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fitfizz-energy-mindset-health/id1437732758 Sign up for your own Podcast Audit session here: www.PodcastingBusiness.School

In this episode of Podcasting Business School I'm chatting with Debra Kasowski from the Millionaire Woman Show. Debra, the charismatic host of the positive, thought-provoking podcast, The Millionaire Woman Show, is committed to enriching the leadership potential of her countless devoted clients. She guides them to go within to uncover their vast inner resources and capitalize on their true personal power. Debra shows us that we can achieve the measurable success we desire in business and in life. Check out episode 108 of Podcasting Business School as Debra and I discuss: How she got started in podcasting. What is working really well right now for her show and her business around her show. Her top podcasting tips. What she wishes she had done differently when she first launched her podcast. Connect with Debra: Website: https://debrakasowski.com/ Podcast: https://debrakasowski.com/podcast-2/ Join my FREE Podcasting Business School Community and take part in our community chats, networking opportunities, Growth Week, Challenge Week, and much more! www.PodcastingBusiness.School Love your show like a hobby, but run it like a business!

Are you running your podcast like a hobby or a business? Check out episode 107 of Podcasting Business School as I show you how to set up two key components of your Podcasting Business Schedule. First I'm going to show you the benefits of having a 28 day promotion cycle and how to set it up. Next I'm going to show you the benefits of having a 28 day community cycle and how to set that up. These two simple and effective business strategies will really help you get your show growth, and business growth, headed in the right direction. After listening to this episode be sure to download my FREE Implementation Assessment that will help you organize your thoughts and action steps around this episode: https://www.transformationcoach.me/28-day-business-schedule Join my FREE Podcasting Business School Community and take part in our community chats, networking opportunities, Growth Week, Challenge Week, and much more! www.PodcastingBusiness.School Love your show like a hobby, but run it like a business!

In this episode I'm chatting with my friend Pablo Gonzalez from The Chief Executive Connector podcast. Pablo is a connection and networking NINJA! Check out episode 106 of Podcasting Business School as Pablo and I discuss: How he got started in podcasting. His biggest lessons learned with the first season of his podcast. Why he decided to do a unique last episode of season one where he had background music and he even rapped a little bit. His best tips for someone wanting to level up their podcasting game through networking with the right people. Pablo even drops a little Ace Ventura impersonation that you don't want to miss! Connect with Pablo: Website: www.ConnectWithPablo.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectwithpablo/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-executive-connector/id1489534133 Ready to take your podcasting hobby and turn it into a lucrative side hustle or even a full time career? Check out my Podcasting Business Coaching options at www.PodcastingBusiness.School

Today I'm doing a Podcast Audit session with the ladies from the Unabridged Podcast. Check out episode 105 of Podcasting Business School as I do some coaching around how these three teachers that podcast about books can grow their audience and monetize! Connect with the ladies of the Unabridged Podcast: https://www.unabridgedpod.com/ Check out all of my Podcasting Business Coaching services at: www.PodcastingBusiness.School

In this episode of Podcasting Business School I get to sit down with THREE brand new best selling authors and talk about how they accomplished this and how they are using their best-selling author status to level up their business. Check out episode 104 of Podcasting Business School as I sit down with Tamar Medford, Kelsey Henry, Aimee Carlson, and Laura Petersen to discuss: What held them back from writing a book in the past? A writing or marketing strategy that blew their mind as they learned this process. How they are capitalizing on the momentum of becoming a best selling author on Amazon. The advice they will give to themselves on their next book launch project. If you are ready to create an amazing business around your podcast check out my FREE Podcast Monetization Workshop at www.PodcastingBusiness.School

In this episode of Podcasting Business School I'm teaching you the 7 Pillars of your podcasting business. Check out episode 103 of Podcasting Business School to learn about: The key questions you need to ask about your ideal audience member avatar. How many lines of consistent communication should you have with your audience....in addition to your podcast? Are you giving your community a chance to be a community? How many social media platforms do you need to be focused on? What is the key to having a successful lead magnet that your audience loves? If you are ready to level up your own podcasting business check out my FREE Podcast Monetization Workshop at www.PodcastingBusiness.School

Today I'm chatting with my friend Holley Mignosi and we are learning about how to embody our message and deepen our ability to connect with our audience. Recognized as one of the top "Embodiment Coaches" Holley Mignosi has helped over 250,000 people "Embody" their message with passion and dynamic stage presence. Speaker, Speaking Coach, Storyteller, and Body Language Expert, Holley is also the CEO of The Dynamic Dream Life Group, INC. She helps speakers, experts, and leaders master the art of hypnotic body language and neuroscience of charismatic communication so that they can maximize their influence, eminence, and income on ALL of life's stages. Check out episode 102 of Podcasting Business School as Holley and I discuss: The story of how she transitioned from being a model to helping others as an embodiment coach. Some quick things most podcasters could do to improve upon the way they deliver their message on their show. Some of the most common mistakes people make when they speak from stage. Improving our ability to tell our own story. What is a micro expression and how do they impact how we communicate? Connect with Holley: Website: www.holleymignosi.com ATTN: Podcasters that would like to be a guest on Podcasting Business School. You can sign up for a Podcast Audit interview session at www.PodcastingBusiness.School

I'm very excited to announce that I'm re-branding my show Casting The Pod and transforming it into the new..... Podcasting Business School! I've been able to successfully make the transition from podcasting as a hobby into becoming a full time podcasting professional as a career and I'm looking to help as many podcasters as possible create a business around their show so that they can build a nice side hustle income or even go PRO and live the #PodcastingLife like me. Check out episode 101 of Podcasting Business School as I dive deep about why I chose to re-brand my show and the three important questions you should be asking yourself if you are considering a show re-brand or thinking about launching a new show. ATTN: Podcasters that would like to be a guest on Podcasting Business School. You can sign up for a Podcast Audit interview session at www.PodcastingBusiness.School

Welcome to Podcast Monetization Workshop Week! Each day this week I will be interviewing some of my favorite podcasting friends who are monetizing their shows in unique ways. Be sure to sign up for our FREE Podcast Monetization Workshop mini course for over 3 hours of BONUS interviews on podcast monetization techniques: www.CastingThePod.com Connect with Justin Schenck: Website: www.gnmlive.com Podcast: https://growthnowmovement.com/podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/growthnowmovement/ Connect with Joe Fier: Website: www.flowchartgroup.com Podcast: https://evergreenprofits.com/podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hustleandflowchart/

Welcome to Podcast Monetization Workshop Week! Each day this week I will be interviewing some of my favorite podcasting friends who are monetizing their shows in unique ways. Be sure to sign up for our FREE Podcast Monetization Workshop mini course for over 3 hours of BONUS interviews on podcast monetization techniques: www.CastingThePod.com Connect with Melanie Benson: Website: https://melaniebenson.com/revenue-rush/ Podcast: https://melaniebenson.com/category/podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachmelaniebenson/ Connect with Donnie Boivin: Website: https://donnieboivin.com/ Podcast: https://donnieboivin.com/podcast/ Success Champion Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SuccessChampion/ Connect with Pablo Gonzalez: Website: https://connectwithpablo.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-executive-connector/id1489534133 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectwithpablo/

Welcome to Podcast Monetization Workshop Week! Each day this week I will be interviewing some of my favorite podcasting friends who are monetizing their shows in unique ways. Be sure to sign up for our FREE Podcast Monetization Workshop mini course for over 3 hours of BONUS interviews on podcast monetization techniques: www.CastingThePod.com Connect with Allison Melody: Website: http://foodhealsnation.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-heals-podcast-allison/id1031143256?mt=2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodhealsnation/

Welcome to Podcast Monetization Workshop Week! Each day this week I will be interviewing some of my favorite podcasting friends who are monetizing their shows in unique ways. Be sure to sign up for our FREE Podcast Monetization Workshop mini course for over 3 hours of BONUS interviews on podcast monetization techniques: www.CastingThePod.com Connect with Matt Wolfe: Website: https://evergreenprofits.com/ Podcast: https://evergreenprofits.com/podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hustleandflowchart/ Connect with Laura Powers: Website: Powershour.biz Podcast: https://www.powershour.biz/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurapowers44/ Connect with JJ Flizanes: Website: https://jjflizanes.com/ Podcast: https://jjflizanes.com/podcasts/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jjflizanes/

Welcome to Podcast Monetization Workshop Week! Each day this week I will be interviewing some of my favorite podcasting friends who are monetizing their shows in unique ways. Be sure to sign up for our FREE Podcast Monetization Workshop mini course for over 3 hours of BONUS interviews on podcast monetization techniques: www.CastingThePod.com Connect with Adam Lewis Walker: Website: https://www.TalkXcelerator.com Podcast: https://talkxcelerator.libsyn.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamlewiswalker/ Connect with Doug Sandler: Website: www.TurnKeyPodcast.com Podcasts: https://www.turnkeypodcast.com/podcasts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turnkeypodcast/ Connect with Kim Seltzer: Website: https://eliteimagemakeovers.com/ Podcast: https://charismaquotient.libsyn.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimmyseltzer/

This week I'm Casting The Pod with my friend Adam Lewis Walker from the TalkXcelerator Podcast. Adam is a TEDx keynote speaker/coach and 2 x best-selling author. He hosts the top-ranked podcast Awaken Your Alpha, interviewing the world's elite minds in over 350 episodes since early 2014. In addition, Adam recently launched The TalkXcelerator Podcast for aspiring TEDx Speakers to learn how to achieve their talk. Adam gave the TEDx talk Awaken Your Alpha, How to Rise Up and has been featured in The Huffington Post, ESPN, PodFest, Influencers Radio and many other media outlets. Check out episode 095 of Casting The Pod as Adam and I discuss: How he got his start in podcasting and what has surprised him about his journey so far. Who he is serving with his show and how he is trying to deliver great content for his audience. His best tips for podcasters that want to get on the TEDx stage. Quick actionable tips for rookie podcasters that want to GROW. Connect with Adam: Website: https://www.TalkXcelerator.com Podcast: https://talkxcelerator.libsyn.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamlewiswalker/ Mark your calendar for the week of 7/27/20! We will be doing a Podcast Monetization Workshop Week with FIVE brand new episodes to help you monetize your podcast!

In this episode of Casting The Pod I will show you how to pull off a Workshop Week Episode Blitz. This is a new technique I'm using myself and with my mentorship clients to create a very simple monetization funnel......and it's working really well so far! Check out episode 094 of Casting The Pod as I break down how to pull off a workshop week with your show and how this fits into a simple and low tech three phase monetization process. Mark your calendars for the week of 7/27/20 as I will be doing a Podcast Monetization Workshop Week with my Casting The Pod listeners!

Today I'm Casting The Pod with my friend Marisa Imon from the Incandescent: An Unconventional Meditation Podcast. Marisa Imon is a podcast, voice artist, and the bestselling author of the book, "Super Intense: How Working With Your Emotional Intensity Makes You A Total Superhero." She lives with Bipolar Type 1 and promotes the mindfulness practices that have positively supported her in living well with her diagnosis. As a composer and voice over artist with a passion for meditation, she has created hundreds of meditations and musical compositions for various apps and business across the globe, serving clients in 14 countries. Today she shares a new meditation every Tuesday through Thursday on her podcast, Incandescent. Check out episode 093 of Casting The Pod as Marisa and I discuss: How she got her start in podcasting. Her ideal audience member avatar and how she serves them with each episode. How she earns money as a voice artist and some tips for aspiring voice artists. Tips for podcasters that feel like they are driving the struggle bus. Connect with Marisa: Website: https://www.marisaimon.com/ Podcast: https://www.incandescentmeditations.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marisaimonmusicandmiracles/ Check out my podcasting mentorship options available at www.CastingThePod.com

Many podcasters know that the best way to grow your audience is to be a guest on other podcasts that are in a similar genre. What most podcasters don't realize is that there is a really hard and annoying way to go about this and there is a much more friendly way (that still requires hard work....but it is WAY more fun). Check out episode 092 of Casting The Pod as I show you the exact technique I used to be booked as a guest on over 100 top ranked podcasts in 2019.

This week on Casting The Pod I'm chatting with Jonathan Mendonsa from the Choose FI podcast. Jonathan and his co-host Brad have built a GIANT podcast with millions of downloads and rock solid monetization and growth strategies. If you are looking for some podcast growth then this is your episode! Listen in on episode 091 of Casting The Pod as Jonathan brings the heat with some podcasting tips on the topics of: Their strategy around their podcast launch that helped them get immediate traction and grow quickly. How they found their podcasting voice and their strategy around effectively communicating with their audience. How to create an super active and engaged fan base. Strategies for adding massive value to your audience. Quick actionable tips for newer podcasters. Here is how you can connect with Jonathan: Website: https://www.choosefi.com/ Podcast: https://www.choosefi.com/all-podcast-episodes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choosefiradio/ Are you feeling stuck when it comes to your Podcast growth? Check out my Podcasting Mentorship coaching options on www.CastingThePod.com

In this episode of Casting The Pod I'm talking about my best tips for fine tuning your call to action (CTA) as a podcaster. There are a few HUGE mistakes that rookie podcasters are making when it comes to their CTA.......I know......because I was making these same mistakes myself! I experimented with a few of the suggestions from this episode and my CTA went from being "salesy" and annoying to being highly effective in directing my audience where I wanted them to go in a respectful and efficient way. If you are looking for podcasting tips to ramp up your email opt ins, audience engagement, and sales then give episode 090 of Casting The Pod a listen. Ready to work together? Check out my Podcast Mentoring Session option on www.CastingThePod.com

In this week's episode of Casting The Pod I'm interviewing the amazing Debbi Dachinger from the Dare To Dream podcast. This episode is a really special treat because Debbi D is a PRO with over a decade of experience and thousands of interviews under her belt. She's a master interviewer and has some unique monetization methods that I know you will love. Check out episode 089 of Casting The Pod where Debbi dishes our podcasting tips on the topics of: How we can level up our podcast interviewing skills. How we can book bigger name guests. How she structures her monetization funnels. Quick actionable tips for rookie podcasters. Here is how you can connect with Debbi: Website: https://debbidachinger.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dare-to-dream-with-debbi-dachinger/id1446460919 Social Media: https://twitter.com/DebbiDachinger Need some help with your podcast growth? Check out my Podcast Mentorship Coaching Sessions on www.CastingThePod.com

This week's episode of Casting The Pod is for all of those podcasters that wish it was easier to figure out a way to monetize their show! Listen in on episode 088 of Casting The Pod as I do a 15 minute mini-mentorship session with my friend Tamar. In this episode I help Tamar build what I refer to as a "Challenge Funnel" to help boost her community engagement and monetize her audience. Sign up for your own one on one podcasting mentorship strategy session at www.CastingThePod.com